How to write effective and convincing proposals

As an engineer you will at one point be required to write proposals. These documents might be RFPs, contract negotiation or request for financing for a project. Whichever one you might be tasked with writing, you should be concise and cover all the pertinent details. This guide provides several tips on how you should approach [...]

Written on March 9, 2010 | Posted in Articles, Career | Be the first to comment

Profile Engineer – Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Isambard is also the only engineer to master all areas of engineering having achieved many ‘firsts’ in major engineering categories that existed in the era of steam and iron. Long before the Chanel Tunnel, Brunel was the first to build a tunnel under a navigable river.

Written on February 23, 2010 | Posted in Career | Be the first to comment

7 tips on how to work well in a team environment

In today’s fast paced world, you will hardly find any job within an engineering organization that requires you to work individually. When you work in a team, it is important to know that the success of your team translates to your overall success. It may not be easy to work in team, especially when the [...]

Written on February 15, 2010 | Posted in Articles, Career | Be the first to comment

Tips on successful networking

Networking is all about nurturing productive relationships. This guide shows you how to.

» 1. No Assumptions
» 2. Relax
» 3. Listen
» 4. Find a common interest
» 5. Be Impressive
» 6. Make a graceful exit
» 7. Follow through
» 8. Personal Touch
» 9. Harvest
» 10. Become a resource

Written on January 15, 2010 | Posted in Articles, Career | 2 comments

The best and most comprehensive guide on interviewing

An interviewing guide providing the most commonly used interviewing tactics for engineers and other professionals.

Written on January 2, 2010 | Posted in Career | Be the first to comment

10 essential networking tips

An insightful list of 10 often-overlooked networking basics. A must for job seekers and serious-minded professionals looking to cultivate long-lasting and productive relationships.

Written on December 23, 2009 | Posted in Articles, Career | Be the first to comment

Guide to help you prepare for the most common types of interviews

Some of the most common interviewing techniques you will encounter in your job search.

Written on December 21, 2009 | Posted in Career | Be the first to comment

An engineer’s guide to managing project changes

Upfront project scope definition is critical. However, it is unrealistic to expect that once a project is defined, the project will not change in scope, cost, or schedule. Change is inevitable. So, change has to be embraced and properly managed. Agreeing to how changes will be handled is an important part of scope definition and contract negotiations.

Written on December 16, 2009 | Posted in Career, Projects | 1 comment

10 common interviewing techniques used by engineering companies

A must read for all job seekers. Provides an informative list of ten common interviewing techniques and highlights crucial insights on how to research for and approach interviews.

Written on December 13, 2009 | Posted in Career | Be the first to comment

Taking advantage of new opportunities in uncertain economic times

An engineer’s guide pointing out alternatives to engineering and how to take advantage of opportunities while planning for the future.

Written on December 8, 2009 | Posted in Career | 1 comment

Outsourcing That’s In

CivilEngineeringCentral.com contributor Bryan Jay Burke discusses the issue of “Outsourcing” of engineering. He views outsourcing/subcontracting as a viable option for meeting staffing needs. It is something that every firm should have in its toolbox to face the economy

Written on December 2, 2009 | Posted in Career, Projects | Be the first to comment

Are You Delaying Taking the P.E. Test or Getting Another Certification….Why?

A helpful article by a Certified Professional Career Development Coach which gives tips on how to overcome “blocks” that lead you to postpone moving forward on getting your PE or LEED certification.

Written on November 18, 2009 | Posted in Articles, Career | 4 comments

10 things you MUST do before you begin searching for an engineering job

Searching for a job can sometimes be the most frustrating and disappointing process you can ever go through. This list provides the top 10 things mostly overlooked by job-seekers to make the experience more tolerable.

Written on November 11, 2009 | Posted in Career | Be the first to comment

The Most Important Challenge Facing Civil Engineering Firms Today

Tryst M. Anderson discusses the most pressing challenge facing Civil engineering firms today. He cites the changing nature of branding and how the industry is adapting as of critical importance.

Written on November 8, 2009 | Posted in Career | 1 comment

Should an engineer be an expert in one thing, or ok/good at everything?

Today’s topic is an interesting one, and depends largely on personal preference. It’s something that comes up for engineers every day: Be decent at many things, or be the absolute end-all-be-all expert in one thing? Some might respond with, “Well, how about being an expert at everything?”

Written on November 5, 2009 | Posted in Career, Discussions, Education, Lifestyle | 2 comments

Unlicensed Civil Engineers Posing as PEs

Carol Metzner, Managing Partner of CivilEngineeringCentral.com asks who is policing the civil engineering community for unlicensed civil engineers posing as PEs?

Written on October 29, 2009 | Posted in Career | 3 comments

10 Simple Steps to Midlife Career Change Success

This mini course will guide you through the midlife career change process, offering tips on everything from assessing your current position to measuring results of your career move.

Written on October 28, 2009 | Posted in Career | Be the first to comment